Bicycle Archive · Specification report

2000 Specialized Big Hit

Velopedia Archive ID 45885

Overview

Model year	2000
Brand	Specialized
Model	Big Hit
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID	45885
Original MSRP	$2,219.99
Colors	Cool Silver/Red
Sizes	Large, medium, small, xlarge

Frameset

Frame construction	TIG-welded
Frame material	Specialized A1 aluminum
Fork	Marzocchi Jr. T, 4.0"-5.0" adjustable travel
Fork material	Aluminum, double triple-clamp crown
Rear shock	Fox Float RC, 4.4"-5.3" adjustable travel

Drivetrain

Component group	Mountain Mix
Shifters	Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Front derailleur	Shimano Deore LX
Rear derailleur	Shimano XTR SGS
Crankset	Specialized Strong Arm 2, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracket	Shimano BB-UN52
Rear cogs	9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain	Shimano, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals	Shimano PD-M646 SPD

Brakes

Brakes	Hayes Hydraulic Disc brakes, Hayes levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1 1/8" threadless Tange-Seiki SE
Handlebar	S-Works Wide Boy
Handlebar extensions	Not included
Stem	S-Works alloy
Saddle	Specialized Big Hit
Seatpost	Ritchey Expert, 30.9mm diameter

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Specialized STOUT
Rims	Sun Rims Rhyno Lite, 32-hole
Spokes	DT stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Spoke nipples	Brass nipples
Front tire	Front: 26 x 2.20" Specialized Team Control Comp, Rear: 26 x 2.20" Specialized Team Master Comp
Wheel size	26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube	533 mm
Wheelbase	1086 mm
Fork offset / rake	42 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 4, 2026.